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Unit of competency details

CUASET301 - Construct soft scenery (Release 2)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Is superseded by and equivalent to CUASET311 - Construct soft scenery 15/Apr/2021
Supersedes and is equivalent to CUESET09B - Construct soft sceneryUpdated to meet Standards for Training Packages. 20/Nov/2013

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
2 (this release) 15/Jan/2016
(View details for release 1) 21/Nov/2013


Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 100103 Drama And Theatre Studies  

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 100103 Drama And Theatre Studies  05/Mar/2014 
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Unit of competency

Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 2

This version released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0. Updated assessment conditions section. Updated modification history section to reflect changed name of training package.

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 1.0.

Application

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to construct cloth-based set items, such as legs and borders for productions in the screen, media, entertainment and events industries.

At this level, individuals are required to use some discretion and judgement and operate under broad supervision within an established framework of plans and procedures.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Unit Sector

Visual communication - sets

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria 

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for soft scenery construction

1.1 Confirm soft scenery requirements with relevant personnel and with reference to set plans

1.2 Select materials for soft scenery according to production requirements

1.3 Calculate quantities of required materials, avoiding waste where possible

1.4 Select equipment and tools according to materials being used and type of soft scenery being constructed

2. Undertake construction activities

2.1 Use a range of techniques to construct soft scenery elements

2.2 Complete the construction process in a logical sequence within agreed timeframes

2.3 Follow safety procedures throughout the construction process according to organisational requirements

2.4 Work cooperatively with team members to ensure work efficiency and quality of soft scenery

3. Complete soft scenery construction tasks

3.1 Seek feedback on work in progress and adjust techniques and approach as required

3.2 Promptly identify problems and take action within scope of own responsibility

3.3 Complete workplace documentation as required

Foundation Skills

This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Learning

3.1

  • Seeks the views of others in order to improve own technique

Reading

1.1

  • Obtains information from written sources

Oral communication

1.1, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2

  • Obtains information by listening and questioning

Numeracy

1.3

  • Performs calculations and takes measurements

Navigate the world of work

1.2, 1.4, 2.3, 3.2

  • Follows workplace protocols and safety procedures
  • Understands and completes main tasks and responsibilities, within the boundaries of own role

Interact with others

1.1, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2

  • Works collaboratively

Get the work done

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3

  • Adopts a methodical and logical approach to the process of constructing soft scenery
  • Plans and organises own workload, sequencing and combining work tasks for greater efficiency
  • Meets work deadlines
  • Recognises and takes responsibility for addressing predictable, and some less predictable, problems in familiar work contexts
  • Understands when to take responsibility and when to notify others

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUASET301 Construct soft scenery (Release 2)

CUASET301 Construct soft scenery (Release 1)

Updated assessment conditions section. Updated modification history section to reflect changed name of training package.

Equivalent unit

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 2

This version released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0. Updated assessment conditions section. Updated modification history section to reflect changed name of training package.

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 1.0.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

  • construct soft scenery elements for at least one production
  • follow safety procedures
  • meet deadlines
  • work collaboratively.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.

Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements the individual must:

  • describe the features of a range of materials used for soft scenery construction, the context in which they are used and the reason for using them
  • describe techniques used to construct different soft scenery items and the reasons for using them
  • describe typical formats for technical drawings used in set construction plans and the way in which they are used during the process of constructing soft scenery items
  • explain organisational safety requirements in relation to safe manual-handling techniques and working with hazardous substances.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

  • materials, tools and equipment required to construct soft scenery
  • a work space in which construction can take place.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5